Thule is the world leader within Sports Utility Transportation delivering transportation solutions for active families, professionals and outdoor enthusiasts wanting to transport their equipment by vehicles safely, easily and in style. The product portfolio comprises load carriers for cars such as rooftop boxes, roof rails and bike carriers. Additionally, the company offers snow chains, trailers, towing systems as well as accessories for motor homes and caravans. Thule has 3,500 employees at over 30 production and sales locations on all major car markets in North America, Europe, Africa and Asia. Net sales for 2008 amounted to SEK 6.2 billion (approx 620 M Euro). Thule Group headquarter is based in Malmo, Sweden, and majority owned by Nordic Capital, www.nordiccapital.com.